A man has died following a road traffic collision on the Newcastle Road in Castlewellan in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).
Police received a report at approximately 1.30am that a male had been involved in a collision with a car.
He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 166 of 30/01/22.